Unsworth has already thrown his hat into the ring while the likes of Southampton boss Ronald Koeman, former Ajax manager Frank De Boer and departing Manchester City chief Manuel Pellegrini have all been linked with the post.

Martinez paid the price for failing to get the best out of a very talented squad.

The players at the new manager’s disposal, coupled with funds injected by new investor Farhad Moshiri, should ensure there are no shortage of top-class candidates for the post.

Asked what qualities an Everton manager needed, Unsworth said: “You need to be a winner. You need to blend top international players with top under-21 players. It’s not rocket science.

“You need to come in, you need to hit the ground running, you need to have a relationship with the fans, you need to build a team and a squad that’s going to win, and then when you’re winning, you keep winning.

“It’s one of the top jobs in the world, and that’s not me with my biased Everton blue hat on, it is one of the top managerial jobs, especially now with our new investor.

“With the relationship that the new manager will have with our chairman, with the passionate fans that we have, it’s a top job for whoever gets it.”

Tim Howard farewell confirmed

Unsworth was keeping his cards close to his chest regarding what team he will pick against the Canaries, but he confirmed Tim Howard will make a final appearance for the club in goal.

The American, who lost his place to Joel Robles earlier in the season, is heading home after 10 seasons with Everton.

Unsworth said: “It was something Roberto had promised him and something I said to Tim that I wanted to do. Tim will play and quite rightly so.

“He’s been a great servant and hopefully he’ll finish with a clean sheet, some wonder saves and a nice win.”